by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Jun 14, 2015 | Deaths of Famous People
Al Oerter won the gold medal in the discus throw in four consecutive Olympics over a span of 16 years. Each time he: • was not the favorite to win, • was beaten by another American in the Olympic trials, • beat the world-record holder and broke the Olympic record for...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Jun 7, 2015 | Nutrition
The European Food Safety Authority has just released a 120-page report reviewing the health benefits and risks of coffee and advises against drinking more than four cups of coffee per day. The U.S 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee recommends close to the same...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Jun 7, 2015 | Deaths of Famous People
On May 31, Secretary of State John Kerry fell while cycling in France and broke his right femur (upper leg bone). He was riding slowly on level ground and struck a curb with the front wheel of his bicycle. His long history of competing in sports means that he probably...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 31, 2015 | Fitness
Seventy percent of North American adults take prescription drugs and 54 percent take aspirin. Of those who take prescription drugs, 27 percent take statins to help lower cholesterol, 18 percent take medication to lower high blood sugar levels and 43 percent take drugs...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 31, 2015 | Nutrition
More than 700 prominent and highly respected members of the scientific community of doctors, nutritionists, nurses and public health professionals have signed a letter to the U.S Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services, asking that...
